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Molecular Science & Technology - Leiden University

Chemistry and Business Studies (MSc)

Career prospects

Many students receive their first job offer during or right after their Business Studies internship. After graduation you can also aim for a career in Chemistry research.

Acquired skills and competence

As a science student you have been trained to develop analytical skills, the attitude for problem solving and the ability to learn quickly as well as to apply creative thinking. This rather unique skill set is necessary to become a good researcher. At the same time, these qualifications are also valuable for industry and business. Many companies are looking for science graduates who will be able to fulfil challenging jobs requiring the above mentioned skills.

Business Studies alumni at work

  • 22 Procent PhD Student
  • 17 Procent Clinical Research/Regulatory Professional
  • 12 Procent Business-/Project Manager
  • 11 Procent Business Consultant
  • 7 Procent Product-/Marketing-/Sales Manager
  • 7 Procent Manager
  • 5 Procent Business Analyst
  • 4 Procent Management Consultant
  • 4 Procent ICT Professional
  • 3 Procent Tech Transfer Professional
  • 8 Procent Other

Career

After completing the MSc Chemistry programme, you will have a wide range of career options. All students with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry are admissible to a PhD programme. If you have a desire to apply your knowledge of chemistry outside the university, there are excellent job opportunities in Research & Development departments in industry, business, public utility companies, education, consultancy and government agencies. Many students eventually reach senior management positions.

Examples of current positions of graduates

•    Consultant at McKinsey & Company
•    Account Manager (FR) @ 3D Hubs
•    Quality Assurance Officer at Centrafarm
•    Business Manager at ALTEN
•    Sales Execution Coordinator Retail NL at The Kraft Heinz Company
•    Research Engineer at BASF
•    Research Analyst at Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
•    ECP Associate R&D at Avery Dennison
•    Chemist at MariPharm
•    Strategy Consultant at Monitor Deloitte
•    Marketing Manager at LUMICKS
•    Junior adviser Circular Economy at Tauw Nederland
•    Intern Maintenance Planner at SABIC
•    Consultant Safety and Environment at Antea Group NL
•    Sales Support Intern at Merck Group
•    Analytical Services Manager bij Eurofins Environment
•    Science-based Targets analyst at CDP
•    Medical Affairs Officer at Servier Nederland Pharma
•    Formulation scientist bij SeraNovo B.V.
•    Customs and Inbound Shipping Coordinator at DSM
•    (Web)redacteur bij Koninklijke Nederlandse Chemische Vereniging-KNCV
•    Executive Vice President Technology and Chief Technology Officer at Shell
•    Account Manager at Astellas Pharma
•    Patent Attorney at Danone Nutricia Research
•    Environmental Specialist at Ministry of Defense NL
•    Head of IP Portfolio management Philips
•    Lawyer, Patent Attorney at Procter & Gamble
•    Senior chemist at DSM NeoResins+